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NorthStarFOURTH EDITION

A L I G N M E N T W I T H T H E G LO B A L S C A L E O F E N G L I S H A N D T H E C O M M O N E U R O P E A N F R A M E W O R K O F R E F E R E N C E

1 NorthStar Reading & Writing 3, 4th Edition

NorthStar, Fourth Edition, engages and motivates students with new and updated contemporary topics delivered through a seamless integration of print and online components.

Course Components

• Student book with MyEnglishLab

• Student book w/Interactive Student Book Access and MyEnglishLab

• Interactive Student Book w/MyEnglishLab

• Classroom Audio CD

• Classroom Audio Streaming

• Teacher Resource eText

Deliver rich online content to engage and motivate students, including:

• Student audio to support listening and speaking skills

• Engaging, authentic video clips adapted from ABC, NBC, and CBS newscasts, tied to unit themes

• Opportunities for written and recorded reactions to be submitted by students.

Use powerful selection of diagnostic reports to:

• View student scores by unit, skill and activity

• Monitor student progress on any activity or test as often as needed

• Analyze class data to determine steps for remediation and support

Use Teacher Resource eText to:

• Display a digital copy of the student book for whole class instruction

• Download placement and achievement tests

• Print resources including lesson planners, video scripts and video activities

• Access Classroom audio

• Access Teacher’s manuals including answer keys

NorthStarFOURTH EDITION


The Global Scale of English and the Common European Framework of Reference

The Global Scale of English is a standardized, granular scale from 10 to 90 which measures English language proficiency. It is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Unlike the CEFR, which describes proficiency in terms of broad levels, the Global Scale of English identifies what a learner can do at each point on a more granular scale—and within a CEFR level. The scale is designed to motivate learners by demonstrating incremental progress in their language ability. The Global Scale of English forms the backbone for Pearson English course material and assessment.

CEFR and the Global Scale of English both comprise a number of Can Do statements, or “learning objectives,” for each of the four language skills, describing what learners should be able to do at different levels of proficiency. The learning objectives are written to reflect what a student ‘Can Do’ with language without regard to the context in which a language skill may surface. The GSE Learning Objectives have been aligned to the CEFR, and many additional statements created, rated for difficulty, and calibrated to the scale.

This document provides an overview of the learning objectives that are covered in each unit of the course. As the learning objectives focus specifically on language skills, some learning objectives will be repeated multiple times, a reflection of the fact that skills are built through practice in multiple contexts.

In order for a learner to successfully learn and internalize a skill (with the goal of achieving mastery in the second or foreign language), it is important to encounter the skill in a variety of contexts. The content of NorthStar course is designed to provide multiple touch points from which a learner can explore the possibilities of use of any given language skill. From conversations in the home to communication in a store, learners will have a variety of opportunities to improve their agility and fluency with the various skills.

For each learning objective we indicate whether a statement is from the original CEFR or newly created by Pearson English:

(C) Common European Framework descriptor, verbatim, © Council of Europe (Ca) Common European Framework descriptor, adapted or edited, © Council of Europe (N2000) North (2000) descriptor, verbatim (N2000a) North (2000) descriptor, adapted or edited (N2007a) North (2007) expanded set of C1 and C2 descriptors, adapted or edited (P) New Pearson descriptor

Visit English.com/gse to learn more about the Global Scale of English.

NorthStar 4th edition is aligned with the Global Scale of English and the Common European Framework of Reference. It takes learners from CEF A2 to C1 (34–76 on the Global Scale of English). Each lesson guides students to a ‘Can Do’ goal in line with the Global Scale of English and the Common European Framework ‘Can Do’ statements.

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90GSE

<A1 A1 A2 + B1 + B2 + C1 C2CEFR

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http://English.com/gse


Unit 1 Extreme Sports: Sports and Obsession

Vocabulary: Infer word meaning from context Recognize and use word forms

Grammar: Recognize and use can, could and be able to to express ability in the present, past, future, and present perfect

SKILL LEARNING OBJECTIVE GSE CEFR PAGE

Reading Can predict the content of a simple academic text, using headings, images, and captions. (P)

48 B1 (43-50) 3

Can guess the meaning of an unfamiliar word from context. (P)

55 B1+ (51-58) 4

Can predict the content of a simple academic text, using headings, images, and captions. (P)

48 B1 (43-50) 5

Can identify the main topic and related ideas in a structured text. (P)

49 B1 (43-50) 7

Can distinguish between the main idea and related ideas in a simple academic text in order to answer specific questions. (P)

54 B1+ (51-58) 7

Can make simple inferences based on information given in a short article. (P)

51 B1+ (51-58) 8

Can derive the probable meaning of simple unknown words from short, familiar contexts. (Ca)

46 B1 (43-50) 10


49 B1 (43-50) 11

Can synthesise information from two or more basic texts, if guided by questions. (P)

58 B1+ (51-58) 13


58 B1+ (51-58) 14

Speaking Can effectively participate in a classroom discussion about an academic topic. (P)

54 B1+ (51-58) 9



Writing Can write about experiences, feelings and reactions in a simple connected text. (Ca)

50 B1 (43-50) 16

Can write descriptions of past events, activities, or personal experiences. (P)

47 B1 (43-50) 18

Can use appropriate outlines to organise ideas. (P) 58 B1+ (51-58) 18

Can write a strong topic sentence within a clear paragraph. (P)

59 B2 (59-66) 18

Can support a main idea with examples and reasons. (P)

57 B1+ (51-58) 21

Can edit and improve a simple text. (P) 55 B1+ (51-58) 22

Can summarise factual information within their field of interest. (Ca)

57 B1+ (51-58) 23

Can write a brief standard report conveying factual information, stating reasons for actions. (Ca)

61 B2 (59-66) 23


Unit 2 Fraud: The Consequences of Fraud

Vocabulary: Recognize and understand synonyms Recognize and use word forms

Grammar: Distinguish between and use the simple past and past progressive Recognize and use when and while


Listening Can recognise examples and their relation to the idea they support. (P)

55 B1+ (51-58) 35


48 B1 (43-50) 25


48 B1 (43-50) 27

Can follow chronological sequence in a formal structured text. (P)

52 B1+ (51-58) 28

Can make simple inferences based on information given in a short article. (P)

51 B1+ (51-58) 31


54 B1+ (51-58) 33


46 B1 (43-50) 33


49 B1 (43-50) 34


58 B1+ (51-58) 35

Writing Can write a basic email/letter of complaint requesting action. (P)

51 B1+ (51-58) 38

Can write about experiences, feelings and reactions in a simple connected text. (Ca)

50 B1 (43-50) 41

Can write about experiences, feelings and reactions in a simple connected text. (Ca)

50 B1 (43-50) 42

Can write a strong topic sentence within a clear paragraph. (P)

59 B2 (59-66) 43



57 B1+ (51-58) 46


57 B1+ (51-58) 47


Unit 3 Space: Exploring the Red Planet

Vocabulary: Use knowledge of academic vocabulary to formulate collocations Recognize and express purpose with an infinitive after verbs or after a verb and in order to

Grammar: Recognize and express purpose with an infinitive after verbs or after a verb in order to



48 B1 (43-50) 49


48 B1 (43-50) 52


49 B1 (43-50) 53


54 B1+ (51-58) 54

Can infer meaning in a simple academic text, in order to answer specific questions. (P)

54 B1+ (51-58) 55


46 B1 (43-50) 57


49 B1 (43-50) 59

Can scan a simple academic text to find specific information. (P)

49 B1 (43-50) 59


58 B1+ (51-58) 60

Speaking Can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and actions. (C)

51 B1+ (51-58) 56

Writing Can write personal emails/letters giving and commenting on news in detail. (Ca)

60 B2 (59-66) 64

Can write bullet points to summarise key points in a structured text.

55 B1+ (51-58) 66




57 B1+ (51-58) 72

Can write a simple discursive essay, if provided with a model. (P)

55 B1+ (51-58) 73


Unit 4 Language: Language and Power

Vocabulary: Recognize and understand antonyms Recognize and use word forms (nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs)

Grammar: Recognize and make comparisons with adverbs


Listening Can extract the meaning of unknown words from context if the topic discussed is familiar. (Ca)

57 B1+ (51-58) 76


48 B1 (43-50) 75


48 B1 (43-50) 77


49 B1 (43-50) 80


54 B1+ (51-58) 81


54 B1+ (51-58) 82


55 B1+ (51-58) 83


54 B1+ (51-58) 86


49 B1 (43-50) 86


58 B1+ (51-58) 87


54 B1+ (51-58) 83



Writing Can write personal emails/letters giving some details of events, experiences and feelings. (Ca)

48 B1 (43-50) 91

Can use simple graphs and charts to convey information in academic written work. (P)

57 B1+ (51-58) 93

Can signal contrast in a simple text with a limited range of language. (P)

39 A2+ (36-42) 93

Can contrast two ideas when writing a simple academic text by using discourse markers. (P)

61 B2 (59-66) 95



57 B1+ (51-58) 98

Can collate short pieces of information and summarise them for somebody else. (Ca)

58 B1+ (51-58) 98

Can write a simple discursive essay, if provided with a model. (P)

55 B1+ (51-58) 99


Unit 5 Careers: Careers of the Future

Vocabulary: Recognize and use word forms (nouns and adjectives) Recognize and use synonyms

Grammar: Recognize and use future time clauses and expressions



48 B1 (43-50) 101


48 B1 (43-50) 104


49 B1 (43-50) 105


54 B1+ (51-58) 106


54 B1+ (51-58) 107


55 B1+ (51-58) 108


54 B1+ (51-58) 111


48 B1 (43-50) 112


58 B1+ (51-58) 113


58 B1+ (51-58) 115


54 B1+ (51-58) 108

Writing Can write a basic letter of application with limited supporting details. (P)

48 B1 (43-50) 118


Can collate short pieces of information and summarise them for somebody else. (Ca)

58 B1+ (51-58) 126


57 B1+ (51-58) 127


Unit 6 Tourism: What is Ecotourism?

Vocabulary: Identify relationships between words (synonyms, antonyms, cause/effect, degree) Use familiar words to form collocations

Grammar: Recognize and use because and even though in main and dependent clauses



48 B1 (43-50) 129


48 B1 (43-50) 131

Can follow chronological sequence in a formal structured text. (P)

52 B1+ (51-58) 133


54 B1+ (51-58) 134


54 B1+ (51-58) 135


55 B1+ (51-58) 136


55 B1+ (51-58) 139


58 B1+ (51-58) 140


54 B1+ (51-58) 136

Can summarise and give opinions on issues and stories and answer questions in detail. (Ca)

56 B1+ (51-58) 139

Can collate information from several written sources and summarise the ideas orally. (Ca)

57 B1+ (51-58) 140

Can summarise and comment on a short story or article and answer questions in detail. (Ca)

56 B1+ (51-58) 151



Writing Can write detailed descriptions of real or imaginary places. (P)

63 B2 (59-66) 143

Can write bullet points to summarise key points in a structured text. (P)

55 B1+ (51-58) 146

Can write an essay in response to a specific question, if provided with a model. (P)

57 B1+ (51-58) 147


Can write a formal email/letter requesting information. (P)

54 B1+ (51-58) 151

Can write a simple essay in response to a specific question. (P)

54 B1+ (51-58) 151


Unit 7 Marriage: Finding a Spouse

Vocabulary Identify relationships between words (synonyms, antonyms, cause/effect, degree)

Grammar: Distinguish between uses of and use definite/indefinite articles (a/an/the)



48 B1 (43-50) 153


48 B1 (43-50) 155


54 B1+ (51-58) 158


54 B1+ (51-58) 159


54 B1+ (51-58) 160


55 B1+ (51-58) 160


54 B1+ (51-58) 162

Can understand simple metaphors in an academic text. (P)

60 B2 (59-66) 162


58 B1+ (51-58) 163


54 B1+ (51-58) 160

Can collate information from several written sources and summarise the ideas orally. (Ca)

57 B1+ (51-58) 174



Writing Can summarise simple research findings in an academic text, if provided with a model summary. (P)

55 B1+ (51-58) 164

Can write a description of a real or imagined event (e.g. a recent trip). (C)

53 B1+ (51-58) 167


Can write a simple descriptive essay, if provided with a model. (P)

53 B1+ (51-58) 170


Can summarise information from a simple presentation or lecture aimed at a general audience. (P)

54 B1+ (51-58) 174

Can write a simple descriptive essay, if provided with a model. (P)

53 B1+ (51-58) 175


Unit 8 Climate Change: Is Our Climate Changing?

Vocabulary: Use familiar words to form collocations

Grammar: Recognize and use may, might, and could to express future possibility



48 B1 (43-50) 177


48 B1 (43-50) 179


54 B1+ (51-58) 185


49 B1 (43-50) 185


54 B1+ (51-58) 186


55 B1+ (51-58) 187

Can identify the main conclusions in a text that presents and contrasts arguments in a clearly signalled way. (Ca)

59 B2 (59-66) 189


58 B1+ (51-58) 191


54 B1+ (51-58) 187

Writing Can summarise simple research findings in an academic text, if provided with a model summary. (P)

55 B1+ (51-58) 192

Can contrast two ideas when writing a simple academic text by using discourse markers. (P)

61 B2 (59-66) 195


Can clearly signal cause and effect relationships in structured text. (P)

60 B2 (59-66) 200



References

Council of Europe (2001) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

North, B. (2000) The Development of a Common Framework Scale of Language Proficiency. New York: Peter Lang.

Schneider, Guenther and Brian North (1999) ‘In anderen Sprachen kann ich’ . . . Skalen zur Beschreibung, Beurteilung und Selbsteinschätzung der fremdsprachlichen Kommunikationmsfähigkeit. Berne, Project Report, National Research Programme 33, Swiss National Science Research Council.

Schneider, G., North, B. (2000) Fremdsprachen können – was heißt das? Chur / Zürich: Rüegger

© The copyright of the Can Do statements taken from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages reproduced in this document belongs to the Council of Europe. All users and publishers must ask formal and written permission prior to using these by writing to the Language Policy Unit of the Council of Europe [email protected].

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